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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Veterinary Technician I
Job Summary:
Are you an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent graduate looking to grow your career in veterinary medicine? At UW Veterinary Care (UWVC), we welcome CVTs at all experience levels and provide training and opportunities for professional growth.
If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy learning and teaching, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to join our Small Animal Operating Room (SAOR) team at UW-Madison's veterinary teaching hospital.
Position Overview
The Veterinary Technician (CVT) in the Small Animal Operating Room plays an essential role in supporting surgical services and delivering safe, high-quality patient care across a variety of surgical specialties.
Key responsibilities include surgical patient preparation, perioperative patient care, maintaining aseptic technique, and serving as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures. This position also involves working with advanced surgical equipment and instrumentation in a fast-paced academic teaching environment.
As a member of the SAOR team, you will collaborate closely with faculty clinicians, house officers, veterinary students, and hospital staff to support efficient surgical operations and positive patient outcomes.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, adaptability, effective communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
This position is 90–100% FTE (36–40 hours per week).
The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-call hours are required based on hospital needs. The schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (10%)
Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) Hospital
Small Animal Operating Room
Compensation:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $21..00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, along with additional perks and professional development opportunities.
Benefits Package:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through the UW–Madison employee benefits program .
Generous paid leave benefits , including vacation, sick time, and personal holidays.
Participation in the renowned Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Annual shoe allowance and hospital-provided uniform apparel.
Financial support for Continuing Education (CE) and pursuit of Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS in ECC) certification.
This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:
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